Lavatory with recessed flight attendant seat

Abstract

A lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft that includes a first wall and a second wall that are generally parallel to one another, and the second wall is longer than the first wall. The lavatory monument assembly further includes a third wall and a fourth wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall generally are perpendicular to the first wall and the second wall, and the third wall and the fourth wall connect to the first wall and the second wall to form a lavatory interior. The first portion of the fourth wall generally is parallel to the third wall, and a second portion of the fourth wall angles inwardly along generally straight lines into the lavatory interior, such that the area in the lavatory interior proximate the first wall is less than the area proximate the second wall. The lavatory monument assembly farther includes a toilet in the lavatory interior proximate the first wall, and it further includes a door positioned on one of the first, second, third, or fourth walls.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 598,762, filed Feb. 14, 2012, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to aircraft lavatories and more particularly to a lavatory with a recessed flight attendant seat.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Commercial aircraft, such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737, are typically constructed from modular components, the size, weight and construction of which are dictated by many considerations, including fuselage dimensions, aesthetic and safety. Many of these requirements are imposed by law or regulation. Aircraft components, such as overhead stowage compartments, seats, lavatories, galleys, lighting systems, etc. are all required to function within strictly confined spaces.[0004]Manufacturers of aircraft are constantly refining interior aircraft designs to achieve more comfort and util...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a lavatory monument assembly for aircraft that includes a first wall and a second wall, and a third wall and a fourth wall that connect to the first and second walls to form a lavatory interior. The assembly also includes a door and an opening for a movable seat assembly that can be extended or recessed. The seat assembly can be extended to extend into the exit corridor when the lavatory assembly is placed proximate an aircraft exit door. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more efficient and comfortable lavatory design for aircraft that allows for better utilization of space and provides more flexibility for the user.

Problems solved by technology

As a result, space that could be allocated for passenger seats is occupied by the lavatories (or other monuments), which results in a non-optimal layout for many aircraft.

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